as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Recent Examples of nearby
Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Find them in the frozen food aisle; search for nearby retailers on the Tyson site.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Gervais said the display this year was similar to previous ones, and in the past there had been no structural damage nearby.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The Pittsburgh dealership revealed the news in a Christmas day Instagram video showing the linemen speeding off in the vehicles in the roadway nearby the dealership and inside the parking lot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
More than a year after an underground fire shut down part of Charles Street near Mount Vernon, nearby businesses say the disruption continues to hurt foot traffic and deliveries.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Find them in the frozen food aisle; search for nearby retailers on the Tyson site.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
In 1967, Marta Becket, a professional ballet dancer from New York, serendipitously got a flat tire nearby and fell in love.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Gervais said the display this year was similar to previous ones, and in the past there had been no structural damage nearby.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Preposition
The school district, however, has not clarified under what circumstances, if any, parents will be notified of immigration enforcement operations nearby one of its campuses.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The Pittsburgh dealership revealed the news in a Christmas day Instagram video showing the linemen speeding off in the vehicles in the roadway nearby the dealership and inside the parking lot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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In Europa's near-vacuum, heat from friction would dissipate quickly rather than building a lubricating surface layer.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Xing expects that to rise to 5% in the near future, especially amid depressed real estate prices and deposit rates hovering near historic lows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The pair leaned in close for a casual selfie, sharing the beach day with her followers.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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These bucket-list properties are destinations in and of themselves, offering a unique way to get up close and personal with marine life.—
Caitlin Morton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Klinefelter, who lives along Harcum Way, called the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The union said its educators receive some of the lowest contributions to their healthcare costs among neighboring districts, leading many members to work elsewhere.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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You’ll also be treated to vistas of the neighboring Santa Cruz Mountains and, of course, San Francisco Bay.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Lindgren’s customers are stylists, celebrities and influencers, who often pop in, as Australian content creator Zofia Krasicki did last month, ahead of exclusive events like Paris Fashion Week or Sundance Film Festival.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zubimendi’s effort kissed the post on its way in, but Declan Rice and Kai Havertz had shots from similar distances whizz just past the frame of the goal in the 15 minutes before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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As the discipline grew in popularity, Warren’s students began to take home trophies from tournaments across the country and internationally.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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